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Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

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At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defence officials said. The Indian Air Force, while taking it to social media handle X, said, “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.”  “The aircraft reportedly burst into flames shortly after touchdown, triggering an immediate emergency response from Air Force and airport firefighting teams.” The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.… pic.twitter.com/9SmOjtS5mU — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 13, 2026 Earlier on Saturday, an IAF AN-32 aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam.  The IAF, while issuing an official statement earlier about the crash, noted, “Crash site …

IAF’s AN-32 aircraft splits in two after crash landing in Assam’s Jorhat: Video

IAF’s AN-32 aircraft splits in two after crash landing in Assam’s Jorhat: Video

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, the air force said in a statement, adding that there are fears they pilot may have lost his life in the crash. An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crash landed in Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. (X/Manjeet Negi) The crash occurred when the turboprop twin-engine aircraft was making a landing at the Jorhat Air Force station in Assam. The cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained and an inquiry has been ordered. Videos surfaced purportedly of the aftermath of the crash, showing the aircraft split into two at the Jorhat airstrip. Soon after the crash-landing, emergency response team rushed to the site to carry out firefighting and rescue operations. The footage showed rescue workers trying to douse the fire, which reportedly occurred after the landing. Footage from the site purportedly showed the aircraft lying adjacent to the runway after crash-landing. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the videos. “An IAF An-32 aircraft met …

Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft catches fire after landing at Jorhat airport

Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft catches fire after landing at Jorhat airport

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An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Jorhat in Assam, prompting an emergency response by IAF and airport firefighting teams. Authorities are assessing the damage and are expected to launch an inquiry into the incident Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 craft crash lands in West Bengal’s Bagdogra airport, crew safe | Kolkata News

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 craft crash lands in West Bengal’s Bagdogra airport, crew safe | Kolkata News

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An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crash landed at the Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal on Friday. Officials have confirmed that there has been no death in the incident and the crew members are unharmed. “There is no loss of life, efforts are on to recover the aircraft from the site,” an official of the Ministry of Defence told The Indian Express while confirming the incident. The Indian Air Force has initiated efforts to recover the aircraft from the site. The crash landing has resulted in damage to field infrastructure at the airport, said sources. The incident has prompted investigations into the cause of the crash landing, the ministry official said. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism …